I titled this episode The Magnificent Chef Kiel because that is exactly who Mr. Kiel Anderson is, an extremely rad homosapien sapien. A consummate friend, OC native and “Chopped” television show Champion (something we ironically did not get a chance to cover on the podcast) it was an absolute pleasure to host this man in the casita and chat about life for a couple hours. Being the most underground chef in the region, whose dishes have been tantalizing taste buds and winning hearts across our community for the past few years, get to know him now before he totally blows up and then doesn’t have time for us peons anymore! No, in all seriousness, Chef Kiel has been working his magic in the kitchen for almost two decades now and this passion started at a young age-as unlike most he knew exactly what he wanted to do and who he wanted to be before graduating high school. But, beyond his excellent cuisine, it is really the man whom he is and the support or visibility he has within our community or city which truly make him great. Kiel Anderson’s trajectory is like a rocket right now, and I was honored to hop on the gravy train for just a minute to learn about what truly sets him apart and the journey he (and his food) is on. Mucho Mahalo Chef Kiel! (NOTE: to all you Ladera Ladies out there, would LOVE to have you on the show-plz just lmk. Bring a friend too, no prob. Just seeking some Female perspective please)

Find him and his fabulous food on IG @chef_kiel

**Highlights include: Plucking the Yew, Life in a commercial kitchen, UFO battle over Los Angeles, Youth sports and Coaching, getting involved in your community, the HOA board, cash $$, growing up Local and sooo much more…